These are my projections for the NFC North based on what I've seen so far in the preseason.
Packers: 11-5
I have some concerns about the age of our corners, but that's more of a next-year concern. I'm still really wary about injuries. If almost all of our key players (Rodgers, Kampman, Harris, Woodson, Jennings, Driver) stay healthy and the offensive line can finally stop giving up 30-50 yards a game in penalties, I could see us going 12-4 or maybe even 13-3. On the flip side, I could see us going 9-7 as well.
Lions: 6-10
They're not the team they were last year, but... Well, yes they are, but there's no way they'll be as terrible as last year... Right?
Bears: 10-6
The Bears... What can you say about them. They'll either get out to a hot start winning 5 of 6, or losing 4 of 6 and ending the season 5 of 6. They've definitely got an upgrade at QB, but the defense still needs to prove itself. Definitely not a team to overlook, but not one of the "Elite" teams in the league.
Vikings: 10-6
I'm really not sold on the Vikings yet. Their defense is tough and they've got a veteran in Favre under center now, I just don't think the old man can carry a team like he used to (and will be more likely to bury them). I believe that by week 10, Favre will either be injured or in a competition with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting position. What Jackson lacks in experience and range he makes up for in mobility. Look for Adrian Peterson to have a good year, just not phenomenal.
Thoughts?